Whether you are expecting a visit to the dentist or a medical procedure, in some cases it may be that your metal piercing jewelry needs to be replaced with a retainer. In this blog post we will explain why you need to wear a retainer in certain cases, or why in some cases your piercing even needs to be removed temporarily.
Sometimes it is just a minor procedure; a dental X-ray at the dentist or a short medical procedure. Or maybe you are about to undergo surgery... In any case, if you have piercings, there is a good chance that your doctor or specialist will ask you to remove your piercings or replace them with a retainer during such a procedure. Why exactly is this? And what options do you have in such a situation? We are happy to tell you more about that.
Metal, a good conductor
The main reason why you need to replace or remove your piercings during a treatment is the fact that metal is a very good electrical conductor. Many devices use electricity to some extent, and the presence of metal piercing jewelry can disrupt the operation of this equipment. In addition, it can also happen that a certain part of the body becomes live during a treatment. In this case, a piercing jewelry made of surgical steel or titanium can be a major source of interference. But also when imaging your teeth using X-rays or other methods, a piercing jewelry can obstruct the view of the treatment area. All in all, quite a few reasons why a doctor or specialist will ask you to remove your piercings.
Safety first!
If you are facing a major procedure, safety also plays a significant role. For example, a tongue piercing or lip piercing can get in the way when breathing equipment needs to be fitted. In addition, there is always the risk that something can get caught behind your piercing, such as cables, tubes, gloves or the clothing of your specialist. When you are aware of these risks, you can discuss whether it is necessary to also cover your piercings with a plaster or gauze.
Do you have genital piercings? Then don't forget that sometimes a catheter also has to be inserted, which can make such piercings (to put it mildly) feel quite uncomfortable.
Retainers, a solution
Always discuss your options with your doctor or specialist. They are often not fully aware of all the possibilities in the field of piercing jewelry and piercing retainers, so in certain cases you can get by just fine with a piercing retainer here and there after consultation. There are various types of retainers available in our shop, including the Bioplast piercing retainers. Bioplast is a comfortable and flexible material that in many cases ensures that you can still keep your piercings comfortably and safely during treatment. If hygiene also plays a role and your piercing jewelry has to be sterilized, you can opt for glass piercing retainers.
Piercing jewelry made of Bioplast, glass or silicone
Sometimes you may not be able to get by with a standard retainer. In such a case, you can opt for a Bioplast piercing jewelry that you can make to size yourself. With the help of a sharp knife or scissors, you can easily shorten the bar. You can then opt for acrylic balls or o-rings to keep the piercing jewelry in place.
Do you have stretched earlobes for which you are still looking for a suitable piece of jewelry? Then you can opt for plugs or tunnels made of glass. The advantage of glass is that they are super easy to clean and glass is also a hypoallergenic material. If you want to be sure that you can lie comfortably on your ears, you can opt for the flexible, silicone piercing jewelry from Kaos Softwear. You will find both plugs and tunnels in our collection. Both the glass piercing jewelry and the silicone piercing jewelry can be sterilized in the autoclave.
Help, they have to come out anyway!
Unfortunately, in some cases this cannot be prevented... Sometimes the risk is too great and you will have to remove your piercings for a short time. Consult with your doctor or specialist and ask if they want to help you replace the clean piercing jewelry after the procedure. An insertion pin in the right size and possibly a little lubricant can also come in handy to replace your piercings as safely and painlessly as possible.
Sometimes it is just a minor procedure; a dental X-ray at the dentist or a short medical procedure. Or maybe you are about to undergo surgery... In any case, if you have piercings, there is a good chance that your doctor or specialist will ask you to remove your piercings or replace them with a retainer during such a procedure. Why exactly is this? And what options do you have in such a situation? We are happy to tell you more about that.
Metal, a good conductor
The main reason why you need to replace or remove your piercings during a treatment is the fact that metal is a very good electrical conductor. Many devices use electricity to some extent, and the presence of metal piercing jewelry can disrupt the operation of this equipment. In addition, it can also happen that a certain part of the body becomes live during a treatment. In this case, a piercing jewelry made of surgical steel or titanium can be a major source of interference. But also when imaging your teeth using X-rays or other methods, a piercing jewelry can obstruct the view of the treatment area. All in all, quite a few reasons why a doctor or specialist will ask you to remove your piercings.
Safety first!
If you are facing a major procedure, safety also plays a significant role. For example, a tongue piercing or lip piercing can get in the way when breathing equipment needs to be fitted. In addition, there is always the risk that something can get caught behind your piercing, such as cables, tubes, gloves or the clothing of your specialist. When you are aware of these risks, you can discuss whether it is necessary to also cover your piercings with a plaster or gauze.
Do you have genital piercings? Then don't forget that sometimes a catheter also has to be inserted, which can make such piercings (to put it mildly) feel quite uncomfortable.
Retainers, a solution
Always discuss your options with your doctor or specialist. They are often not fully aware of all the possibilities in the field of piercing jewelry and piercing retainers, so in certain cases you can get by just fine with a piercing retainer here and there after consultation. There are various types of retainers available in our shop, including the Bioplast piercing retainers. Bioplast is a comfortable and flexible material that in many cases ensures that you can still keep your piercings comfortably and safely during treatment. If hygiene also plays a role and your piercing jewelry has to be sterilized, you can opt for glass piercing retainers.
Piercing jewelry made of Bioplast, glass or silicone
Sometimes you may not be able to get by with a standard retainer. In such a case, you can opt for a Bioplast piercing jewelry that you can make to size yourself. With the help of a sharp knife or scissors, you can easily shorten the bar. You can then opt for acrylic balls or o-rings to keep the piercing jewelry in place.
Do you have stretched earlobes for which you are still looking for a suitable piece of jewelry? Then you can opt for plugs or tunnels made of glass. The advantage of glass is that they are super easy to clean and glass is also a hypoallergenic material. If you want to be sure that you can lie comfortably on your ears, you can opt for the flexible, silicone piercing jewelry from Kaos Softwear. You will find both plugs and tunnels in our collection. Both the glass piercing jewelry and the silicone piercing jewelry can be sterilized in the autoclave.
Help, they have to come out anyway!
Unfortunately, in some cases this cannot be prevented... Sometimes the risk is too great and you will have to remove your piercings for a short time. Consult with your doctor or specialist and ask if they want to help you replace the clean piercing jewelry after the procedure. An insertion pin in the right size and possibly a little lubricant can also come in handy to replace your piercings as safely and painlessly as possible.
Do you wear microdermals? Then a retainer is unfortunately not an option. Explain to your doctor or specialist that this is a permanent piece of jewelry that is fused to the skin. Also tell them that it is a titanium piece of jewelry, which may be important during the procedure. Also explain what the jewelry looks like and how it can be removed, if necessary. And if your jewelry really cannot stay in place, find your piercer in advance to have your microdermal anchor removed.
Of course, your health is paramount and it is possible that you may have to say goodbye to a piercing temporarily. And sometimes it is not possible to put the piercings back in immediately after the procedure using an insertion pin. If in that case you still want your piercing back, find a good piercing shop and discuss with your piercer what the best approach might be. Hopefully this information will give you some support if you want to try to keep your piercings in consultation with your doctor. In our shop you will find retainers of both Bioplast and glass, but also a large collection of glass jewelry and jewelry from Bioplast. If you have any questions about the materials or the required sizes, you can always contact us!
An overview of possible retainer jewelry:
Bioplast and glass piercing retainers
Bioplast piercing jewelry
Glass piercing jewelry
Of course, your health is paramount and it is possible that you may have to say goodbye to a piercing temporarily. And sometimes it is not possible to put the piercings back in immediately after the procedure using an insertion pin. If in that case you still want your piercing back, find a good piercing shop and discuss with your piercer what the best approach might be. Hopefully this information will give you some support if you want to try to keep your piercings in consultation with your doctor. In our shop you will find retainers of both Bioplast and glass, but also a large collection of glass jewelry and jewelry from Bioplast. If you have any questions about the materials or the required sizes, you can always contact us!
An overview of possible retainer jewelry:
Bioplast and glass piercing retainers
Bioplast piercing jewelry
Glass piercing jewelry
